Cost of living in Vientiane, Laos vs Budapest, Hungary
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| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Vientiane (Laos) is 27% more expensive than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 56,623 ₭ (1,799 Ft) | 2,081 Ft | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 53,792 ₭ (1,709 Ft) | 1,696 Ft | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 29,330 ₭ (932 Ft) | 698 Ft | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19,385 ₭ (616 Ft) | 270 Ft | + 128% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13,861 ₭ (440 Ft) | 604 Ft | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,467 ₭ (333 Ft) | 679 Ft | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 131,120 ₭ (4,166 Ft) | 1,033 Ft | + 303% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23,805 ₭ (756 Ft) | 420 Ft | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13,169 ₭ (418 Ft) | 289 Ft | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 9,004 ₭ (286 Ft) | 249 Ft | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 119,807 ₭ (3,806 Ft) | 1,762 Ft | + 116% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 15,722 ₭ (499 Ft) | 456 Ft | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15,527 ₭ (493 Ft) | 164 Ft | + 201% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Vientiane (Laos) is 14% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,880,620 ₭ (282,129 Ft) | 322,909 Ft | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,092,860 ₭ (193,565 Ft) | 212,341 Ft | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 783,346 ₭ (24,886 Ft) | 46,534 Ft | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,520,000 ₭ (175,365 Ft) | 205,802 Ft | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,630,540 ₭ (115,339 Ft) | 140,425 Ft | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 303,140 ₭ (9,630 Ft) | 30,341 Ft | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 254,538 ₭ (8,086 Ft) | 4,508 Ft | + 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,245,970 ₭ (103,122 Ft) | 123,339 Ft | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,323,770 ₭ (42,055 Ft) | 25,823 Ft | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 95,339 ₭ (3,029 Ft) | 2,496 Ft | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17,375 ₭ (552 Ft) | 2,269 Ft | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Vientiane (Laos) is 17% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 566,667 ₭ (18,003 Ft) | 25,510 Ft | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 307,907 ₭ (9,782 Ft) | 11,228 Ft | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,033,330 ₭ (32,828 Ft) | 25,895 Ft | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 437,500 ₭ (13,899 Ft) | 26,057 Ft | - 47% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Vientiane (Laos) is about the same as in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 196,540,000 ₭ (6,243,901 Ft) | 6,312,410 Ft | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 9,460 ₭ (301 Ft) | 383 Ft | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 360,000 ₭ (11,437 Ft) | 9,851 Ft | + 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 94,590 ₭ (3,005 Ft) | 3,326 Ft | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Vientiane (Laos) is 26% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18,737 ₭ (595 Ft) | 2,313 Ft | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,807 Ft | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 384,000 ₭ (12,199 Ft) | 18,799 Ft | - 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37,787 ₭ (1,200 Ft) | 1,092 Ft | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21,750 ₭ (691 Ft) | 835 Ft | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 36,850 ₭ (1,171 Ft) | 770 Ft | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,079 ₭ (288 Ft) | 456 Ft | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 19,017 ₭ (604 Ft) | 502 Ft | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44,153 ₭ (1,403 Ft) | 4,068 Ft | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Vientiane (Laos) is about the same as in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 141,667 ₭ (4,501 Ft) | 7,006 Ft | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 145,597 ₭ (4,625 Ft) | 3,687 Ft | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 17,290 Ft | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 504,782 ₭ (16,036 Ft) | 10,649 Ft | + 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 51,191 ₭ (1,626 Ft) | 2,237 Ft | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24,259 ₭ (771 Ft) | 660 Ft | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11,775 ₭ (374 Ft) | 492 Ft | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,200,000 ₭ (101,661 Ft) | 170,813 Ft | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,081 ₭ (34 Ft) | 26 Ft | + 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 525,000 ₭ (16,679 Ft) | 11,410 Ft | + 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16,259 ₭ (517 Ft) | 1,447 Ft | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 560 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 14, 2021.
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Cost of living in Vientiane (Laos) is about the same as in Budapest (Hungary)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 934,000 Ft in Budapest you would need to make just about 914,705 Ft (28,792,280 ₭) in Vientiane.
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